Up to date evidence for the management of respiratory tract secretions for patients in the last days of life

Management of symptoms in patients who are in the last days of their life can be very challenging particularly respiratory tract secretions. In May 2019 our Guideline Development Groups presented the up to date evidence base for just how to best to manage this symptom with some suggested changes to what has been usual practice across the region. Whilst we wait for the final guideline to complete our review process, now could be a good time to revisit the presentation which is available here